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The Daily Dispatch: February 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], From Norfolk. (search)
ed) and Edenton have fallen into the hands of the vandals. Plymouth, also, it is reported, is taken; and it is expected that they will proceed up the Roanoke towards Weldon, for the purpose, of course, of getting possession of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. The Confederate steamer Arrow arrived this morning from Currutuck, having communicated with a steamer sent down to Roanoke Island under a flag of truce. She brought up the bodies of Captain O. J. Wise, Lieut. Wm. Selden and Capt. Coles. Capt. Wise was pierced by three balls, and Lieut. Selden was shot through the head. The Yankees who saw Captain Wise during the fierce and unequal contest, declare that he displayed a gallantry and valor, never surprised. Alas, that he has fallen in a contest not unequal. But, who has fallen more honorably, more nobly? Young Selden, too, died at his gun, while gallantly fighting the enemy that had gathered in so superior numbers upon our shores. Last night, when the steamer arri
The Daily Dispatch: February 17, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 8 (search)
The Wise Legion. We append the order of Gen. Wise, in respect to recruiting men to fill up the company lately under command of Capt. Coles, at Roanoke Island. We are gratified to learn that the Blues, of this city, are acting upon the same patriotic impulse, and have already recruited some thirty or forty men to take the place of those who so bravely sustained the company's honor in the battle: Canal Bridge, Curritnok, N. C., February 13, 1862. To Copt. Thomas L. Farrish, Volunteer Aid, &c.-- Sir: You are detailed to go on to Aloemarle and else where, at your discretion, to recruit and raise men to fill up the company of the brave, lamented Capt. Coles. He fought nobly at Roanoke Island, and, though gone, I wish his flag raised in his native county by true men to rally around, and to renew his company to avenge his gallant death. Proclaim this to Albemarie, and let his memory be most honored by a rally to the flag of his company, at the head of which he so galla